Production Scheduler

Zekelman•Chicago, IL

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Production Scheduler for its facility in Chicago, Illinois. Reporting to the Manager of Production Planning, the Production Scheduler supervises production planning activities, develops schedules, and coordinates manufacturing workflows to meet customer demand and operational goals. The role involves planning tube mill operations, managing materials and inventory, coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors, and maintaining accurate production records and reports. The company is seeking a driven professional interested in a long-term career with Atlas Tube and contributing to the operations team.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Strong team-player skills and ability to coordinate across internal teams and external partners.
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of SAP.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with inventory management, material planning, and production reporting.

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule tube mill operations to meet production targets and customer demand.
Develop and maintain weekly rolling and production schedules.
Review raw material requirements against inventory and open purchase orders, and expedite materials as needed.
Prepare and schedule slit process orders for internal slitters and issue purchase orders for subcontracted slitting.
Communicate daily with material suppliers and subcontract vendors regarding schedules, deliveries, and issues.
Analyze customer demand against mill capacity and recommend corrective actions.
Provide the sales team with lead-time and material availability information.
Monitor and control inventory levels to support production efficiency.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly mill reconciliations to ensure production, inventory, and material consumption records are accurate.
Review and investigate inventory variances, production discrepancies, and transaction errors within SAP and other business systems.
Maintain production planning records, reports, and documentation to support operational and inventory accuracy.
Plan and schedule workflows across departments in alignment with manufacturing sequences and lead times.
Track project status, expedite delayed operations, and adjust schedules as needed.
Monitor, analyze, and report on production performance using material and production control systems.
Prepare production and scheduling reports.
Coordinate delivery and movement of critical materials, including transfers and conditional releases.
Resolve discrepancy reports, vendor service requests, and material issues; initiate replacement orders as needed.
Ensure alignment and clear communication of production status and planning objectives across stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.